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SA · Port Pirie Council

Port Pirie West, SA, 5540

Current weather

15.3°CMainly clear

57% humidity · 28.9 km/h wind · 15.8° / 13.4° today · 7.4 mm rain

Desirability index

0.3/100

#154 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Port Pirie West is a smaller suburban community in the Port Pirie area, home to around 2,556 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 192 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 75.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $400 (flats $175, houses $405), 9 public transport stops within the suburb, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
2,556
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$822
Dwelling vacancy
14.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
192 of 1,350
Median monthly mortgage
$693
Employment rate
37.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
118 / 144 / 4

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$175
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$405
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$400
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
15

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
192
Against the person
79
Against property
113
Rate per 1,000 residents
75.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 32 residents
State safety percentile
77.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
336
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault13
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental53
  • Other Theft12
  • Sct - Residence15
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury45

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • First St / The Terrace - North side (Port Pirie West Primary School)
  • Stop 44 The Terrace / Seymour St - East side
  • Stop 44 The Terrace / Seymour St - West side
  • Stop 45 The Terrace / Moppett Rd - East side (Tennis Centre)
  • Stop 46 The Terrace / Second St - West side (oppo TafeSA)

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

100 planning-related records

2026· 11 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    3 WESTLEY ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling with porch/deck
    29 HEMMONS ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    10 GOODING ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • x1 Freestanding verandah to rear of property. Insurance replacement for exist. storm damaged verandah. Can council please clarify if planning fees are required as this is not a new development? Thankyou.
    5 TULLY CR PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Dwelling alterations or addition including partial demolition
    17 ALICE ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features
    132 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Ancillary building - freestanding Colorbond carport
    44 YORK RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Outbuilding (Garage/Shed)
    7 CHARLES ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed) and demolition of the existing shed
    12 COCKBURN ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    95 YORK RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Four Single Storey Dwellings
    27 THIRD ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
2025· 25 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Domestic outbuilding
    176 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Community Land Division (1 into 2 Lots)
    41 RUPARA ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Change use of existing dwelling to Supported Accommodation
    194 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    13 READ ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Demolition of existing carports (x2), addition of Bed 2, Laundry & Verandah to each unit
    UNIT 1-24 25 FOURTH ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • New Colorbond Freestanding Carport 8.3mL x 4.05mW x 3mL Colour: Woodland Grey – all materials Purpose: Undercover Storage of Vehicles Stormwater to Kerb
    108 BROADWAY RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling
    41 RUPARA ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • Land division (2 into 3 allotments) and three single storey detached dwellings
    150 -152 SENATE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - shed
    24 FOURTH ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • The owner seeks to vary the authorised trading hours at the hotel on a Sunday as follows: From - 8.00am to midnight To - 8.00am to 2.00am the following day. This will provide for consistent trading hours across the week.
    22 MOPPETT RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed) & Carport
    28 WEST TCE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made

  • August 2025

  • Construction of five group dwellings on the same site as an existing dwelling, including demolition works and the construction of a carport for the existing dwelling
    24 WILCHER ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment

  • July 2025

  • Inground swimming pool & associated safety barrier
    8 ALICE ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made

  • June 2025

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    61 GOODE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Rear pergola and roller door to the side of the dwelling (not in association with a carport)
    47 SEVENTH ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    127 SENATE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made

  • May 2025

  • Install 5Mtr x 4Mtr Pergola into backyard of property
    6 MERRITT CT PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Single storey dwelling
    13 THOMAS ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Detached Dwelling with under main roof front & rear verandah & attached Carport
    16 DESTENO ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made

  • March 2025

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    24 LAUREATE ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made

  • February 2025

  • CARPORT
    11 FREDERICK RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Verandah
    1 SCONE ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Four single storey Supported Accommodation and associated Fencing
    76 -78 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment

  • January 2025

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    87 GOODE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Alterations and addition to dwelling, including demolition
    10 GOODING ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
2024· 20 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Transportable Sleepout
    177 SENATE RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Carport
    5 PALMER ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    3 TULLY CR PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Decision Made
  • Installation of three (3) shipping containers with an attached covering, reconstruction of second hand shed (shed 1), installation of 3 bay shed (new) and installation of carport (new)
    7 FEDERATION RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Under Assessment
2023· 13 proposals

13 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 12 proposals

12 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 10 proposals

10 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

4 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
0.3/100
Cohort rank
#154 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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  • Alterations and addition to dwelling, including demolitionplanning10 GOODING ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Lodged 16 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
  • Ancillary building - freestanding Colorbond carportplanning44 YORK RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Lodged 17 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • CARPORTplanning11 FREDERICK RD PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Lodged 26 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning5 PALMER ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Lodged 11 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
  • Change use of existing dwelling to Supported Accommodationplanning194 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Lodged 10 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Community Land Division (1 into 2 Lots)planning41 RUPARA ST PORT PIRIE WEST SA 5540Lodged 17 Dec 2025 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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